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Sep. 19, 2013

Emily Orr goofs around after the 2011 Runway 5K.

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One of the prettiest places on a fall day, whether the leaves have changed or not, is Carl Sandburg Home in Flat Rock. The National Historic Site hosts its Fall into the Farm festival 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 21. The fun includes square dancing, dairy goat demonstrations, bird walks, nature tours and more. And it's free. Visit www.nps.gov/carl.

Take a drive out west for a couple of different events. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park celebrates the season with its Mountain Life Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 21. Demonstrations teach ...